Find Uninterrupted Conversion of Outlook Personal Storage Table file (.pst). items to Apple Mail single-message file (.emlx). with the help of sophisticated PST to EMLX tool (an .emlx file is an macOS Mail app; exports often use EMLX or MBOX. Email File, stored as plain text meaning it is able to be viewed in any text editor)
100% Standalone Converter — Microsoft Outlook desktop client. Standalone Softaken tools do not need it installed. installation is not required.
Preserves email attachments, inline images, HTML formatting, and RFC-822 email headers (To, From, Date, Subject, CC, BCC).
Key Features at One Glance
Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Pick your OS, then download or buy. Free demo converts the first 10 items per folder to MBOX or EMLX. No Microsoft Outlook required.
No Outlook install needed · Orphaned PST OK · Naming by Subject / Date / From · Demo: first 10 emails
Export mailbox emails as native .emlx files for Apple Mail.
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See Softaken PST Mailbox Converter load a PST file, preview folders and messages, choose EMLX export with naming options, and save Apple Mail–ready .emlx files — without installing Microsoft Outlook.
PST 2 EMLX is an advanced application that swiftly transfers all PST emails and attachments to EMLX format without creating any trouble. It is capable to transfer all email properties including to, cc, bcc, sent etc.
Benefit: Total Conversion is achieved.
The tool takes a little time to convert PST files to EMLX. The conversion speed is fast, saves user's time. The tool is specially designed so that the user can perform PST to EMLX Conversion in quick manner without difficulties.
Benefit: Fast Conversion.
No files are damaged during migration process. Content including the file style, all are copied well. It seems like you have copy and paste the data. The PST to EMLX software doesn't create any trouble during the whole process of migration. Attachments, inline images, HTML formatting, and RFC-822 headers stay preserved for Apple Mail.
Benefit: Keep Data Intact.
PST to EMLX is a modern application, capable to swiftly migrate files which are big in size up to 2GB. Files that have non-English characters or double byte characters like Japanese and Korean can also be transferred safely. ANSI PST (Outlook 2002/XP) and UNICODE PST (Outlook 2024, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013) are supported.
Benefit: Capable to Transfer Big Sized Files and Files.
Check the conversion quality as the software features preview of items to be ready for conversion. Once you load PST file for conversion. The entire list is shown on the left side of the panel. Choose and view the folders before their export.
Benefit: Preview of Data.
PST to EMLX software is designed to operate easily. A few simple steps are required to keep in mind to run the program. You can become proficient to handle the tool alone after using it 2-3 times. MS Outlook installation is not required — ideal for orphaned PST files when moving to Mac.
Benefit: Easy to Operate.
It is obvious that you don't want to transfer all PST items to EMLX. The Outlook to PST converter gives users the flexibility to choose the items that they want to convert. "Search" option is supported to located user's specified files for conversion.
Benefit: "Search" Option.
When hundreds of Outlook emails are saved as separate .emlx files, use naming rules such as Subject + Date, From + Subject, or YYYY-MM-DD style patterns so files stay sortable and easy to find before you import them into Apple Mail.
Benefit: File Naming Conventions.
PST 2 EMLX Migration tool is user friendly to Outlook and Windows. It is supported on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7 · Mac · Linux. Moreover, any version Outlook PST file including Outlook 2024, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007 & 2003 is added.
Benefit: Friendly with Outlook and Windows.
An .emlx file is Apple Mail’s native email format (readable as plain text in any text editor). Convert Outlook PST emails into individual .emlx files, then open them in Apple Mail — for example via File → Import Mailboxes, or your usual macOS Mail import workflow — so messages keep attachments and formatting.
You don’t need a Mac just to run the converter. Conversion works on Windows, Mac, and Linux. After export, open or import the .emlx files in Apple Mail on a Mac when you’re ready.
No. It is a 100% standalone converter — Outlook is not required. That helps when you’ve already moved to Mac and only have an orphaned PST backup.
Yes. Older ANSI PST (Outlook 2002/XP) and modern UNICODE PST from Outlook 2024, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, and related editions are supported.
Yes. Attachments, inline images, HTML formatting, and RFC-822 headers (To, From, Date, Subject, CC, BCC) stay intact so messages open cleanly in Apple Mail.
Orphaned PST files convert without an active Outlook profile because the engine is standalone. For password-protected or encrypted PST files, unlock or remove the password first, then convert. Softaken also offers Outlook PST Password Removal if you need to clear a PST password.
Yes. On the export Options tab you can set naming conventions (for example Subject + Date, From + Subject, YYYY-MM-DD style patterns, and related combinations) so hundreds of .emlx files stay sortable before Apple Mail import.
The free demo converts and exports the first 10 emails to EMLX so you can check quality. Full license unlocks unlimited conversion from $29. Available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
100% Standalone: MS Outlook installation is not required. Orphaned PST OK.
Free demo: Converts and exports the first 10 emails to EMLX so you can try the workflow. Full license unlocks unlimited conversion.
Naming: Subject + Date, From + Subject, YYYY-MM-DD, and more for sortable .emlx files.
Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 · Mac · Linux
PST → Apple Mail .EMLX
First 10 emails
Full from $29
System requirements for Softaken PST to EMLX Converter on each supported OS.
Desktop installer
Apple desktop build
AppImage & Debian package
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Softaken PST to EMLX Converter |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Input | Outlook PST (ANSI & UNICODE) |
| Output | Apple Mail .EMLX files |
| Target client | Apple Mail (macOS) |
| Outlook Supported | 2024, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003 · older ANSI archives |
| Prerequisite | No Microsoft Outlook required |
| OS Supported | Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 & Other · macOS · Linux |
| Platform | Windows · Mac · Linux |
| Demo | First 10 emails to EMLX |
| Processor | Any Pentium Class |
| Memory | 512 MB Minimum |
| Hard Disk | 100 MB of free space for software installation |
| Delivery | Electronic · Via Email · Minutes: 15 |
| Language / Support | English · Emails, Chat & Skype |
Free demo converts and exports the first 10 emails to EMLX. Full license unlocks unlimited conversion.
| Feature | Free demo | Full version |
|---|---|---|
| Convert Outlook PST emails to Apple Mail .EMLX | Available | Available |
| Preserve Attachments, Headers & HTML Formatting | Available | Available |
| File Naming Conventions (Subject / Date / From) | Available | Available |
| Support ANSI & UNICODE Outlook PST | Available | Available |
| No Microsoft Outlook Installation Required | Available | Available |
| Batch Convert Multiple PST Files (File / Folder Mode) | Available | Available |
| Supported on Windows, Mac & Linux | Available | Available |
| Limitation | First 10 emails to EMLX | Unlimited conversion |
| Price | FREE | $29 |
Customer feedback from Softaken users who export Outlook PST emails to Apple Mail EMLX.
France · Windows
I have searched a lot for a swift and simplified tool to convert PST to EMLX but I put full stop on my search when I got Softaken PST to EMLX Converter application. The tool proved to be very helpful for me.
Germany · Windows
I wanted to thank in millions to the team for this admirable tool that helped in safe conversion of PST file to EMLX format so that I can access Outlook file to Apple Mail client.
United Kingdom · Windows
With Softaken PST to EMLX Converter, I successfully converted PST file of 2GB into EMLX format keeping the same folder structure. Also, the entire process was so simple to handle like a child's play.
Convert emails to native .emlx with attachments and naming options — no Outlook required. Demo: first 10 emails.
Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Pick your OS, then download or buy. Free demo converts the first 10 items per folder to MBOX or EMLX. No Microsoft Outlook required.
